The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-05
The American Association.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug 4.-The champions distin-
Ruished themselves to-day in downing Cnciu-
natl in one of the finest games of the season.
Mullane was hit hard, especially in the first in
ming. when, by punching of hits, FIVE runs were
earned and the game was won there and then.
Cincinnati felded faultlessly and supported
Mullane in fine style, but he is responsible for
the defeat Four beautiful plays were made of
which Corkhill contributed in two by marvel
ously accurate throwing. His play was one of
the best features of the game. King pitched
admirable game and was beautifully sup
ported by Boyle, whose back-stop work and
throwing were simply wonderful. He caught
his thirty-hrst successive game. and has broken
the Association record in this particular. Foutz
pitched just one inning The game was full of
5000 people present, fully 1000 of whom were
ladies. the largest attendance of ladies ever
the grounds Score
St. Louis 5 o o 2 Q o Q OF
Earned runs-st. Louis. z; Cincinnati, 2. Two
base nit-Foutz Three.base hits-Fqutz, Baldwin
Penter Latham, Robinson Errors-St. Louis 2.
1orSG R M Rd n and Re
McPhee and Reilly. First base bas-Gleason
Robinson, Nicql. Fe1nelly Hit by pitched bal-By
Struck Oqt- MT C99miskey; Passed balls
pire-Joe Humphrey.
ATHLETICS, 10; METRoPoLITANs 3.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug 4-The game to-day be-
tween the Athletics and Metropolitan clubs was
a very one-sided affair. The local team won as
il pleased. Mays was hit hard and had poor sup
port Holbert was seized with cramps in the
sixth inning, and Sommers relieved him. Bier
bauer's batting and OBrien's fielding were the
features. Score:
M MsalsSleii Q 8 9 9--lSS
Earned runs-Athletics. a; Metropolitans 3. Two
base hits-Lyons. bcGarr. Hankinson. Mays Stolen
bases-Poorman, Lyons. Larkin, Seward o Brien 49,
Roseman t3J, Holbert (2) Errors-Athletics L; Met
ropoltans, 1. First base on balls-Lyons Earkn 2),
McGarr, Robinion. Seward. Gerhardt. First base on
errors-Athetics, 3. Struck out-Poorman. Mann
O'Brer, Roseman Holbert. Passed balls-Holbert'
81 Sommers i. Wild pitches-Mays. 2. Time
las. Umpire-McQuade.
LOUISVILLE, 2; CLEVELAND, 1.
LOUISVILLE. Aug 4-The Louisville club re-
turned home after a victorious Eastern trip,
and given ovation at the depot By
admiring friends. Flowers and a new bat were
presented to each man. Headed by band and
followed by parade of carriages they. with the
Clevelanders were escorted to the hotel The
afternoon game with Cleveland splendidly
played and was only won in the ninth inning.
when Wolf made hit and was advanced to
third on a wild pitch, and came home
Werricks single. The visitors played a fault
less fielding game. out could not hit Ramsey.
Score:
Cleveland. .-...-.O o o O Q OF
Earned run-Louisville, 1. Three-base hit-Snyder
Stolen base-Hotaline Double plays-Whte Mack
and Hecker Mexican Stricken and Toy. First-base on
balls-Crowell Hit by pitched ball-Coins Errors
Louisville .: Cleveland, q. Struck out-By Ramsey
D by Crowen, L. Passed ball-Cook. Wild pitch
CrowelL 11me-Not given Umpire-Ferguson.
BALTIMORE, I; BROOKLYN, A.
New York. Aug. 4.-Three consecutive base
hit, in the second inning by Burns and Sum
mers, won the game for Baltimore to-day. aided
by some poor fielding by Brooklyn in the eighth
There was plenty of excitement in the eighth
inning when Brooklyn tied the score In this
inning, when Burns let grounder from Clark
go by MIN. the fun began, for the crowd initiated
the Baltimore manner of coaching that amused
themselves but didn't affect Burns bit When
the tie scored the mob let itself ont
Griffin led the fielding of the day. three of his
catches being away toward outer right-feld and
were beauties. Attendance 1000 Score
Brooklyn. -.--...-----O O o o o 8 ii
Baltimore -----------O o 3 ~
Earned runs-B~ooklyn. i; Baltimore. 2. Twoba
hit-Pinckney. McTammany. Three base hits-Burns
Sofners Stolen bases-McClellan Terry. Purcell
Fulner ~. Summers. Double play-Smith and Me-
Cfelan. First base on bas-McTammany,T Terry, Pur-
cell. Fulmer. Smith. Burns. Hit by pitched bali
Purcell First base errors-Brooklyn. 3; Bait
more. 3. Struck out-Trott /. Errors-Brooklyn,
6: Baltimore, q. Time-2;O5@ Upmre-Ted Sulli-